This year, the communities in our John Day Valley celebrated our veterans from Friday throughout the weekend and into Tuesday with various events to commemorate and to show appreciation for our military. One such event was "Quilts of Valor". It was an evening put together by the Grant County Piecemakers Quilt Guild. Members from this Guild spend most of the year creating patriotic quilts to be awarded to local veterans. The room was arrayed with many beautiful quilts, some shown here....
These photos are inadequate in showing the detail and creative thought that went into each and every quilt displayed. My positioning was awkward in trying to take photos since there was a large crowd that attended this event and some quilts were blocked by people movement. However, these do give you an idea of the artistry and love that went into each and every creation on view throughout the room. Veterans were called out to receive their quilt, announcing their name and military branch served. It was a special way to thank our vets and show recognition. And thank you to the ladies who spend much time and devotion for making these unique quilts in honor of our veterans.
I end this post with several quotes worth mentioning.... "For the veteran, thank you for bravely doing what you are called to do so we can safely do what we are free to do" - Unknown
"We gather to remember, to honor those who've died, and thank God for the veterans who still stand at our side." - Greta Zwaan
See you next time at The Turn-Up Patch!!
